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Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Quartet Confident Of Asian Games Gold

Amoj Jacob, one of the runners in the men's 4x400m relay quartet that came close to shattering the USA's aura of invincibility at the World Athletics Championships recently, said on Tuesday he was confident India would win the Asian Games gold, and would also aim for an Olympic podium finish if it qualifies. The 4x400m relay team smashed the Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds in the heat to qualify for its maiden final round of the Worlds in Budapest last week. The quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second behind USA to make it to the final of the event before it finished fifth among six teams in the showdown.

Bangladesh Star Litton Das Ruled Out Of Asia Cup 2023

Bangladesh was dealt a significant blow on the opening day of the Asia Cup 2023, as star wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out for the entire duration of the tournament. Litton has been ruled out of the 2023 Asia Cup after he was unable to recover from a viral fever. He did not travel to Sri Lanka for Bangladesh's opening match in Pallekele.

Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The Asia Cup returns to Pakistan after a gap of 15 long years as the hosts take on Nepal in the opening match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pakistan head into the tournament after a 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, which is also set to host the Asia Cup matches due to India's reluctance to travel to Pakistan. The hosts have named a strong XI for the game against Pakistan, featuring the likes of captain Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, among others.

Vinicius out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying matches, Raphinha in

RIO DE JANEIRO: Vinicius Junior will miss Brazil’s first two World Cup qualifying matches next month because of a right hamstring injury.

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony: Pakistan's Aima Baig, Nepal's Trishala Gurung To Set Stage On Fire

The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to begin, with the opening match taking place between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30. The first match of the tournament will be held at the Multan Cricket Stadium but before the event begins, the tournament's curtain-raiser event will see some glittery performances. The opening ceremony will feature Pakistani singer Aima Baig and Nepal's Trishala Gurung looking to set the stage on fire.

"If Babar And Rizwan Fire...": R Ashwin's Firm Warning To India, Other Asia Cup Sides

As the Asia Cup 2023 begins, it's the India and Pakistan teams that are being considered the 'favourites' for the title. Though it was the Sri Lankan team that won the title last time around (in the T20 version of the tournament), India and Pakistan are being seen as the two outright favourites. While the Indian team has won the tournament, in the ODI version, the most number of times, Pakistan have really pulled their socks up in the last few years. Veteran Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, in his preview for the Asia Cup 2023, tried to decode the rise of the Paksitan team over the last 5-6 years, and what makes them favourites this year, alongside the Indian team.

"Neeraj Chopra's Videos, Ghee And Milk Diet": Arshad Nadeem's Uncle On Pakistan Athlete's Rise

As India's Neeraj Chopra stood tall on the top of the podium in the World Athletics Championship, accompanying him at the second spot was Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the Men's Javelin Throw final. There wasn't much separating the two athletes who have been competing against each other for years. While Neeraj remains the 'Golden Boy' in Indian athletics, Arshad has also brought many laurels to Pakistan with his performances on the international stage. In fact, Arshad's uncle revealed that his ward often watches Neeraj's videos back home, to better prepare himself for events.

R Praggnanandhaa Reacts As Anand Mahindra Fulfils His Parents' "Long Term Dream"

The future of India in chess is truly bright. While R Praggnanandhaa went as far as the final of the FIDE Chess World Cup, there remain many other Grandmasters who have really stepped up in the last few years. Praggnanandhaa couldn't go all the way in the final, losing the title decider to World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. But, he still made history in Indian sports, giving inspiration to many others like him to continue dreaming. After the 18-year-old's defeat in the final, however, a dream of his parents was also fulfilled by industrialist Anand Mahindra.

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Indian Men's 4x400m Relay Quartet Confident Of Asian Games Gold

Bangladesh Star Litton Das Ruled Out Of Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Vinicius out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying matches, Raphinha in

Asia Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony: Pakistan's Aima Baig, Nepal's Trishala Gurung To Set Stage On Fire

"If Babar And Rizwan Fire...": R Ashwin's Firm Warning To India, Other Asia Cup Sides

"Neeraj Chopra's Videos, Ghee And Milk Diet": Arshad Nadeem's Uncle On Pakistan Athlete's Rise

R Praggnanandhaa Reacts As Anand Mahindra Fulfils His Parents' "Long Term Dream"